Saron shrimp. Reef safe ?

[pufferpoison]

Ok I got a couple of these about 4 months ago from a friend and then heard they weren't reef safe, and liveaquaria says they are.

So i'm trying to find out what's what here. They have gotten VERY big and I only see them when i turn the lights on and then they disappear.

anyone???

 

[RicksReefs]

Saron Shrimps

Aggressive, carnivorous, and fairly large. How much more do I need to say? Saron Shrimps (Saron spp.) can get considerably bigger than the rest of the shrimps discussed here, and can be downright nasty to anything small enough to be victimized. They'll eat several types of corals and such, and may also kill Tridacnid clams. And, to top it off, they are nocturnal, so you won't see them much. Still, in a larger aquarium with fishes and other critters that can handle themselves, they are a potentially interesting choice of livestock if you are looking for something a little different.


from; http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/cav1i2/fatheree shrimps/james_w.htm

personal experience is the same. never saw them and corals disappeared.

 

[LaloV.]

Mmm... Saron sp shrimps are reef safe with everything but sea stars. They feed only on sea stars.

 

[RicksReefs]

nope, that's the harlequin shrimp.

 

[650-IS350]

If they aren't reef safe.. then Liveaquaria should not see them as " REEFSAFE" label

 

[BCreefmaker]

well it also say on live aquaria that their max size is only 2"? that dosent sound right